April 2, 2021

Hello YGS,
Here are a few important updates:

  • Goodbye Mrs. Marker: This week we said goodbye to our librarian assistant Mrs. Marker after 9 years. As you know, the library is the heartbeat of our school. Mrs. McHugh & Mrs. Marker have been an energized, incredibly resourceful, book dedicated duo. See her message below.
  • Mathmagicians Tutoring concluded this week. We are proud of our club members! Next week students will bring home a special certificate.
  • Welcome Back: Next Tuesday, ~one dozen students will return to in-person learning! We can't wait to see our YGS friends.
  • Volunteers are Approved: With updated guidelines, the Yorkville 115 is now allowing volunteers in the school. See below for details. Interested? Click HERE
  • Spring is Here! Although the sunshine is arriving, please continue to send students with a warm coat each day. Thank you!
  • IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) will take place in May 2021 for 3rd graders. This includes our e-learners. A letter will be sent home next week.
  • Report Cards: can be viewed on Home Access on April 7th at 5 p.m. Students will also bring a copy home in take home folders.

For those celebrating, Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.
Warmly,
Mrs. Lech

District Updates:
Volunteers are now allowed in buildings. These are the district expectations and guidelines we will follow:

  • Volunteers will only be assigned as needed by the principal who will coordinate teacher needs.
  • Like all adults in the buildings, if the adult is not vaccinated they are required to remain 6ft distance from the students...no exceptions.  
  • The daily health questionnaire/screener must be completed by all volunteers prior to entering the building.
  • Please fill out THIS Google Form if you are interested. Mrs. Lech will be in touch.

April 6 Dual Language Information Night

21-22 School Planning Parent Survey Results
A Message from the PTO:

OPEN POSITIONS for the 2020/2021 YGS PTO BOARD!!!

Are you interested in getting more involved in the PTO?? Fill out this Google Survey to be contacted with more information on open BOARD positions and open EVENT CHAIRPERSON positions: 

SAVE THE DATE!! Our next Restaurant Night is April 20th 4pm-8pm at HACIENDA REAL!! (Flyer will be sent home prior to the event)

YIS OPEN BOARD POSITIONS 
Attention all 3rd grade parents!! The YIS PTO board has vacancies in the positions of president, vice president and treasurer for the 2021-2022 school year. If you would like to learn more about being part of the YIS PTO board and the responsibilities of each of these positions, you can email us at yispto.pres@gmail.com. Nominations for these positions will be made at the next monthly Zoom meeting scheduled for Monday, April 26th at 5:30 pm. Please reach out with your questions or to express interest in filling any of the open positions prior to that date. We look forward to hearing from you!

The next PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Important Dates:.
  • Monday, April 5th: No School (Teacher Institute Day)
  • Tuesday, April 6th: Bus Evacuation Drill #2 & Intruder Drill
  • Wednesday, April 7th: Report Cards released at 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 29th: YGS Virtual Concert
  • Friday, April 30th and Friday, May 21st: Outdoor Learning Days
  • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3rd-May 8th
  • Field Day: TBD
  • Thursday, May 6th: YGS Virtual Art Show
  • Dental exam forms are due by May 15, 2021 Linked is the required form.
Here is Mrs. Anderson's new baby boy Everett! Ellie is a big sister!
The Book Ninjas in full action!
Yorkville Grade School | 630.553.4390 | 630.553.4450 | elech@y115.org